Robert L. "Bob" Wilson

Robert L. (Bob) Wilson, 91, of St Albans went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Robert served in WWII as a Naval First Class Signalman on an LST in the South Pacific. Upon return, he earned his Architectural Degree at the University of Cincinnati. He married Betty J .Gott and settled in St Albans, where he founded his architectural design firm and continued to volunteer for the community. Bob was a member of both the Kanawha County and St. Albans Planning & Zoning Commissions, the Humane Association, the St Andrews Society, the Union Mission, President of the St Albans Civitans, Member of the Historical Society. He served on the St Albans Library Board and St Albans Beautification Committee. He was a Board Member of Citizens National Bank and president of Lakewood VFD. Bob organized and served as the first president of the Lakewood Swim Club. He volunteered to design and help construct a Chapel at Fort Liberte, Haiti. He was a founding member and Trustee of the Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, designing and assisting in its construction, serving as Elder, Deacon, Sunday school teacher, Christmas Basket program organizer, and various other callings. Bob (Frenchy) Wilson served as Assistant & Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 250 for several decades attending countless camporees and camps. He was awarded the prestigious Order of the Arrow and Silver Beaver medals. Robert’s passion was Art and Architecture. His favorite medium was water colors, although he was well accomplished in oil painting. He organized shows, taught, and won awards for his work while continuing to paint his entire life. His Architectural work included Government buildings, Schools, Churches, Business, and Residential designs, where his firm excelled, winning many awards and gracing the landscape with beautiful structures. Robert is survived by his brothers, Thomas & James, his children, Charles (Jennifer), Rebecca (Doug), & Nancy (Perry), four grandchildren -Christopher, Katharine (Scott), Robert, & Jess, and two great grandchildren - Allie & Henry in addition to many extended family members. Robert was born in Charleston to the late Charles Bruce and Vivian Cabell Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Gott Wilson; brother, Charles Bruce Wilson, Jr. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 5th at Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, 2008 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans with Rev. Chris Kilbert officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans with military honors. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:00 pm Thursday evening January 4th, Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, St Albans. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to Riverlawn’s outdoor shelter fund, the Boy Scouts of America, or Hospice of Charleston. Robert loved and was loved by family and friends and will be missed by all. You may visit Bob’s tribute page at chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Wilson family.

Robert L. "Bob" Wilson

April 9, 1926 - December 28, 2017